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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,727.38, 11,590.92 and 1,884.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,727.38, 11,590.92 and 1,884.04 is: 2,826.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,727.38 : 11,590.92 = 1,884.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,727.38/11,590.92 = 1,884.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,727.38x = 11,590.92 × 1,884.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,727.38x = 21,837,756.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,837,756.92/7,727.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,826.02

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